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The BrightVolt Take: Buy Solar, Get 0%. Lease It, Get 40%

The BrightVolt Take: Buy Solar, Get 0%. Lease It, Get 40%

Aug 18, 2026 | Home Electrification, Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy

In 2026 a US household that buys rooftop solar outright collects no federal tax credit. One that leases the same panels collects 30% — or 40% with a domestic-content bonus — because the leasing company claims a commercial credit Congress left standing. The residential...